Amazing Animals: Rhinoceros Quiz

Rhinos, which can grow to weigh 8,000 pounds (3,629 kilograms), are the second largest land mammals after elephants. Their habit of charging just about anything in sight has earned them a reputation of animals with attitude. Test your knowledge of these horn-wearing, mud-rolling, leaf-loving beasts with the rhinoceros quiz.

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Question 1 of 10

How many species of rhinoceros are there?

two

three

five

The five species of rhinoceros are found throughout Africa and Asia.

Question 2 of 10

How much has the world rhino population declined since 1970?

50 percent

70 percent

90 percent

The 90 percent decline in the world rhino population is due largely to poaching.

Question 3 of 10

What are rhino horns made of?

bone

keratin

Rhino horns are made of keratin, the same protein that comprises your hair and nails.

ivory

Question 4 of 10

How many species of rhinoceros have two horns?

one

three

The black rhino and white rhino of Africa and the Sumatran rhino of Asia all have a large horn at the front of their nose and a smaller horn behind.

five

Question 5 of 10

What is the likely reason for frequent rhino charges?

defense

poor eyesight

The poor vision of rhinos is probably the reason for their unprovoked attacks.

bad temper

Question 6 of 10

How long can rhino horns grow?

2 feet (0.6 meters)

3 feet (0.9 meters)

5 feet (1.5 meters)

Rhino horns can grow to be 5 feet (1.5 meters) long.

Question 7 of 10

How fast can rhinos run?

20 mph (32 kph)

40 mph (64 kph)

Despite their size, rhinos can reach speeds of up to 40 mph (64 kph).

50 mph (80 kph)

Question 8 of 10

What's the life span of a rhinoceros?

30 years

50 years

Because they have few enemies other than humans, rhinos can live almost 50 years in the wild.

70 years

Question 9 of 10

What does the word "rhinoceros" mean in Greek?

charging beast

nose horn

The animals' name comes from the Greek rhino, meaning "nose," and ceros, meaning "horn."

scaly armor

Question 10 of 10

With regard to vision, rhinoceroses are:

astigmatic

nearsighted

Rhinos are nearsighted and can't see well beyond 90 feet (27 meters) in front of them.